Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada

Afghanistan International: Aino Maina, a posh neighbourhood in Kandahar, was previously home to government officials, businessmen, and some “smugglers” during the previous regime. Since the Taliban’s rise to power, it has become a favoured and secure location for Taliban officials, with many of these homes now serving as residences and investment properties for the group’s leaders. Many of these properties are opulent palaces and luxurious guesthouses. Sources indicate that approximately 90% of high-ranking Kandahari Taliban officials have either purchased or seized homes in Aino Maina. Some Taliban officials from other provinces have also bought homes or started constructing new ones in the area. Click here to read more (external link).